News
2020
News List
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July
School Reopening Plan
Click here to see Lexington's School Reopening Plan for Fall 2020.Read More -
Happy 30th Anniversary ADA Act!
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed thirty years ago on July 26, 1990.Read More -
Black Lives Matter - Student Discussion Guide
Lexington educators have created a student discussion guide to explain the Black Lives Matter movement.Read More
Los maestros de Lexington han creado una guía de discusión para estudiantes para explicar el movimiento Black Lives Matter
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Online Family Support Group
The Online Family Support Group will be meeting on Thursdays at 4 pm during the summer.Read More
El Grupo de Apoyo para Familia en Línea se reunirá los jueves a las 4 pm durante el verano.
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June
Virtual Town Hall Meeting - June 15 - 3 pm
Join NYS Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (34th AD) and Lexington CEO/Superintendent Russell O. West for a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, June 15 at 3 p.m. Preregistration is required. (Read More for details.)Read More -
Principal's Message on Black Lives Matter
The death of George Floyd, and the violence toward the Black Community has had an enormous impact on our country, as well as around the world. (Click Read More for the full message in English, Spanish & ASL.)Read More -
June School Days & End of School
School will NOT be in session on June 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd and 23rd. The last day of school will be June 26th. Click READ MORE to see June 3rd letter from principal Jane Moran in English, Spanish & ASL.Read More
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2020 Senior Awards Announced
Lexington announces recipients of the Class of 2020 senior awards.Read More -
May
Online Parent Support Group (Grupo de Apoyo para Padres en Linea)
Mondays from 12-1 pm or Thursdays from 4-5 pm for Lexington parents.Read More
Lunes de 12-1 pm or Jueves de 4-5 pm para padres de Lexington. -
Family Feedback on Distance Learning
The mother of a Lexington middle schooler recently shared her feedback on her daughter's positive experience with distance learning.Read More -
"Thank You" Video from CEASD
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NYC Deaf Life During the Pandemic - Tuesday, May 12, 1-2 pm
Read MoreGallaudet University is hosting a virtual panel to look into the experience of NYC Deaf folks during the pandemic.
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Principal Jane Moran - 5-1-2020 - Letter to Parents
Principal Jane Moran thanks parents for their support during distance learning and asks everyone to express their support to teachers and instruction assistants during National Teacher Appreciation Week - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8. Link to Jane's letters - in English, Spanish & ASL - by following the MORE button.Read More
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April
Lexington Students in Kelly Clarkson Video
Two Lexington students appear in ASL video for "I Dare You."Read More -
Free ASL Classes for Families
Free, remote ASL classes for parents and guardians. Respond by May 1st.Read More
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Rules for Using Laptops
Reminders from our IT Department regarding rules for safely using school laptops at home.Read More(English, español and ASL) -
A Video Message for the Lexington Family
A special video message from Administrative Council to the Lexington family. Our thoughts are with you during this quarantine!. Click here for the video.Read More -
COVID-19 In Plain Language
Information on COVID-19 from OPWDD.Read More -
Wearing a Face Covering in Public
New Yorkers over the age of two must wear a face-covering when in public and unable to maintain social distancing.Read More -
Food is Available for All New Yorkers Who Need It
Free meals are available to every New Yorker at over 400 locations....Read More
text 'NYC FOOD' or 'NYC COMIDA' to 877-877 for specifics.Food -
Help for Families Who've Lost Their Health Insurance
If you've lost health insurance because of COVID-19, NY State of Health can help.Read More -
School closure extended through April 29th.
April 6th COVID-19 update from CEO/Superintendent Russell O. West.Read More -
April 1 Message from Russell O. West
Update from Lexington CEO/Superintendent Russell O. WestRead More -
March
Covonavirus Update 3-30-2020
A message from Lexington's CEO/Superintendent, Russell O. West.Read More -
Lexington School Closure Extended Through April 14
Message from CEO/Superintendent Russell O. West regarding extended school closure due to coronavirus.Read More
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Mensaje del CEO/Superintendente Russell O. West con respecto al cierre extendido de la escuela debido al coronavirus.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Information on paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).Read More
Click here to see the FFCRA flyer.
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NYPD Safety Reminder
Thanks to our friends at the NYPD for sharing this coronavirus safety video, in ASL, featuring NYPD Police Officer Angel Familia. Click here to see the video (in ASL, no captions or voice over).Read More
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Community Service Project
Lexington's PBIS team was inspired by this idea, from a teacher at the California School for the Deaf - Fremont, to extend positive sentiments to community helpers by posting notes and artwork.Read More -
3-23-2020 Update from Principal Jane Moran
The following letter from Principal Jane Moran contains information regarding distance learning and other support services.Read More
Click here to read the 3-23-2020 letter (English).
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Letter from Russell O. West
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Coronavirus Update 3-17-2020
Letter from Lexington CEO/Superintendent Russell O. West to the Lexington Family regarding school and center closures. Click here to read the letter in English & Spanish.Read More -
Lexington School - Closed Beginning Monday, 3/16/2020
Read MoreDue to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor de Blasio has ordered all New York City Schools, including Lexington School for the Deaf, to close begining Monday, March 16, Schools will remain closed until at least April 1st.
Staff are to report on Monday & Tuesday, March 16 & 17, from 8 am to 1 pm to prepare for distance learning. Distance learning for students will begin Monday, March 23rd.
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Boys Basketball Takes ESDAA Second Place
Lexington's Boys' Basketball team placed second in the ESDAA Basketball Tournament at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on February 14-16.Read More
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